Mediaplus UK, part of House of Communication UK, has restructured its senior leadership team. Managing Partner Jamie Dunlop and Head of Operations Liz Duff become joint Managing Directors of the London agency. Head of Strategy Will Hanmer-Lloyd steps up to Chief Strategy Officer, Mediaplus UK, and Managing Partner Becca Rawlings takes on the role of […]
Japanese satellite operator SkyPerfect JSAT reported revenues grew 7.9 per cent for the past year’s trading (in the 12-months to March 31st). In an announcement, the company said its space-based business would generate 30 per cent annual growth in its security-related businesses through the period to 2030. In an April 28th presentation of the company’s […]
Sports streaming platform DAZN has reached an deal to acquire ViewLift, a provider of streaming and digital solutions for content owners, in a deal valued at $100 million (€85.4m). ViewLift’s sports clients include 15 major US pro sports teams, five Regional Sports Networks, and global sports properties (including the NBA, NHL and MLB), as well […]
Mediator, the Spanish audiovisual group, reports it has reached an agreement with employee representatives to implement a workforce reduction plan at its subsidiary, Grup Mediapro SLU, as part of a broader effort to reinforce the company’s position in an audiovisual sector “undergoing profound transformation”. The agreement provides for the departure of 189 employees – which […]
Four of the world’s biggest tech giants – Alphabet, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft – have published their earnings for the first quarter of 2026. All four companies beat analyst expectations on the top and bottom lines, fuelled primarily by a massive re-acceleration in AI-driven demand and an increase in cloud expenditure. However, the market’s reaction […]
Cellnex reports that it delivered a “solid start” to 2026, with consistent organic growth across core financial metrics and a clear turning point in Free Cash Flow generation, reflecting the strength and predictability of its long-term contracted business model and the execution of its capital allocation priorities. Revenues (excluding pass-through) reached €984 million, representing organic […]
Samba TV, a specialist in AI-driven media intelligence, has announced that media, technology and cultural strategist Katie Soo has joined its board of directors. Having served in a variety of recent executive roles, including as COO of Dice, CMO of KiwiCo, and SVP Marketing at HBO Max, Soo has turned her focus to advisory roles […]
Media regulator Ofcom has opened an investigation into BT concerning its compliance with requirements imposed under information request notices, issued under section 137A of the Communications Act 2003. The investigation relates to information provided by BT’s entities, EE and Plusnet. In December 2023, Ofcom issued EE and Plusnet with a formal notice under the Act, […]
Verimatrix, a provider of user security solutions, has reported its Q1 2026 revenue. Verimatrix recorded sustained sales momentum in its subscription offers, and said it benefitted from a “significant level” of activity in licence sales, confirming the complementary nature of its growth drivers. Within the scope refocused on the Anti-Piracy activities, revenue came to $10.3 […]
Film London, the capital’s official screen industries agency, has announced four new board members across technology, games, production and independent filmmaking. The new appointees are: Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor, award-winning director, Blue Story and Animol producer and founder of Joi Productions Fiona Lamptey (pictured), BAFTA-winning film and TV producer, founder of Fruit Tree Media and former Director of UK […]